Overview

The Super-Takumar 300mm f/4 is a compact, lightweight manual-focus lens praised for its build quality and smooth operation. Optically, it is sharp in the center at f/4 at close distances, but less sharp at infinity wide open; stopping to f/5.6 improves infinity performance. Weaknesses include a long minimum focus of 6 meters, busy bokeh, and significant color fringing under harsh conditions. It suits photographers who value portability and precise manual focus for close-to-mid-range subjects, but not those needing fast infinity performance or smooth bokeh.